Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

From the London Globe.
The emperor is no stranger to Paris, having been
here several times before The last occasion was
| In 1877. During his present stay he has several
| times called to see NJ Georges and Mile. Jeanne
hugo, who were introduced to him ten years ago
when they were children, on the occasion OF
visit 70 their ustrtous grandfather. OF this visit
N; Gustaye Rivet gives a very pretty account,
Mnicn, Del1eye, has never before been puDilShed.
Victor Hugo, as is well known, would OF
iate years never condescend to 60 and see any
| Doay VINO desired an interview with him, no
matIei now exalted or distinguished tne person.
| age might be: To the last he regarded himself as
the greatest luminary OF the century, to whom 1t
was hitting that all should do homage. Conse-
quently there was q difficulty in arranging meet
Ing between him and his imperial admirer. Ulti,
mately II was settled that Victor Hugo should
await the emperor Of Brazil at certain hour on
the 18th OF May in the senate house at Versailles
Owing, however, to the famous Mcmahon crisis
| broken. Determined not to be baked the
emperor then made up his mind to call at the
poets mouse, and Victor Hugo agreed to receive
MIN, provided he would come without any suite or
attendants. at 8 O'Clock on the morning OF the
22d OF May. Here is NJ. Gustave Rivets report OF
poet the emperor addressed HIM in words Which
SHOULD De recorded in history. He said: "Mon-
feel @ you vo 1r PIT me a. the
emperor into the drawing room, and bade him sit
at his side on the sofa, at which The emperor re-
mar zee tnst TO be In such position was Ike SIT
The conversation was then begun, in the course
Vi WHICH the emperor showed himself the 1rlenQ
OF enlightenment and progress Speaking Of the
other sovereigns OF the time, he said to Victor
hugo: "!ou must not be too severe on my col;
leagues; they are so surrounded, ctrcumvented
ana deceived that they cannot have our ideas"
,or nGtor Hugo replied. 'iou are an exception
Victor Hugo had just published "L'Art d'etre
grand. pere." After having expressed his admira-
non OF this to the poet and rectted several lines
Dom Pedro requested the favor OF an Introduction
TO Mile. Jeanne.
Victor Hugo then called in his grandchildren
rnDannn SAID the poet, Il present you TO the
"wll you give me a kiss. Mademoiselle?" said
At first Jeanne raised her forehead for the empe-
ror 10 Kiss. but on asking her to embrace him
ended with throwing her arms round his neck
Win suea Xgor that Victor Hugo burst out laugh
rn why, you want to enjoy the luxury Of strang
Victor Hugo then presented his grandson,
georges. AS the emperor stroked his long, black
hair he said: "My boy, there is but one majesty
heIe-your grandfather"
Victor Hugo then presented the emperor with a
fopg ro o1 nom mrt detre rst writing IN
On the conversation being resumed the emperor
said: "IOu are often in my thoughts. l constantly
ask myself, What is Victor Hugo doing just now?'
day." NfOA
-, the poet then gave all the details OF his daily
me, BEGINNING with his 6 o'clock rising. AFTER
deJeuner," he said, toward o'clock go out and
omnibus
would suit Inc exactly, to ride OF the imperiale!'
ON victor Hugo 1nquiring whether Dom Pedro
OLD not feel anxious at being absent so long from
his domnionS the emperor replied:
NO, things go ON quite well while am away.
There are SO many there as good and better than |
am" He added: 81 am not losing my time here l
reign over young nation, and use my rights for
thelr enlightenment, improvement and progress.
But 90 not mean to use the word rights l
mean the power which owe to the chances OF for
tune and OF BIRTH"
Victor Hugo reJo!ned: "sire, you are great cit.
After the interview had lasted three hours the
emperor TOOK MS leave, accepting an invitation to
dine with the poet q few days later.